Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 30 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph, attempting to make a left turn. The brake pedal traveled to the floor when engaged, and the vehicle surged forward without warning. Read details...
Went to apply break pressure due to another car running stop sign in parking lot. Was going approximately 10 mph. Lost break pressure and could barely stop. Checked break fluid which was completely empty. No break light notice prior to incident indicating low break fluid. Read details...
After changing the front wheel bearing hubs, the vehicle abs light came on. This has been going on for about a year. The vehicle does stop, but the abs function doesn't work. This has not been a problem for me, but, sometimes the abs light stays out for a while and then comes back on. Read details...
Brake line broke and caused accident. No warning and I've never had an issue with brakes before very frustrated and a scary situation someone could have been killed . Read details...
Brake lights and turn signals stopped working. Problem traced to tilt steering and multi-function switch wiring harness. Broken retainer clip allows wires to be pulled from connector breaking connection for brake light and turn signal. Read details...